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Red Wings dietitian keeps players moving like Ferrari during holidays

Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, Martin Frk and Jimmy Howard and coach Jeff Blashill discuss yet another frustrating loss, this time a 4-3 defeat to the Flyers on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Wells Fargo Center. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press

She searched for bananas with such fervor that one shopkeeper wondered if she was looking for something illicit.

For the past six years, the Detroit Red Wings have been nourished, counseled and encouraged by Lisa McDowell, the team's dietitian. Players rarely consume anything without her approval.

McDowell's on high alert this time of year, when players are tempted to feast during the holidays.